Heartaches (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1947, Heartaches is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Basil Wrangell, running about 71 minutes. “Featuring THE NATION'S NO. 1 SONG HIT "HEARTACHES"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Up-and-coming Hollywood actor/crooner, Vic Morton, has a secret. He starts receiving death threats in the mail and an attempt on his life is made. Soon after, two of his associates are murdered. Who is behind it all?
Who’s in it. Heartaches stars Sheila Ryan as Toni Wentworth, Edward Norris as Jimmy McDonald, Evening Telegram Reporter, Chill Wills as 'Breezie' Mann and Kenneth Farrell as Vic Morton (as Ken Farrell), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Heartaches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartaches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartaches tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartaches (1947)?
- In US, Heartaches is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heartaches worth watching?
- Heartaches holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartaches?
- Heartaches stars Sheila Ryan, Edward Norris, Chill Wills, Kenneth Farrell and James Seay.
- When was Heartaches released?
- Heartaches was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.